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The Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia was talking about Virtual Reality in 1989

The Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia was talking about Virtual Reality in 1989

When an artist tells fans they're implementing virtual reality elements into their album campaign or live show, fans are excited, yes, but not surprised. Virtual reality has a brief history, and an…

By Poppy Reid - Jul 4, 2018
The Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia was talking about Virtual Reality in 1989

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The Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia was talking about Virtual Reality in 1989

When an artist tells fans they're implementing virtual reality elements into their album campaign or live show, fans are excited, yes, but not surprised. Virtual reality has a brief history, and an…

By Poppy Reid - Jul 4, 2018
10 Questions with Hit105 music director Jack Ball

10 Questions with Hit105 music director Jack Ball

Ball recently featured on a list of the 15 most influential radio music minds in Australia.

By Music Network - Jul 2, 2018
10 Questions with Hit105 music director Jack Ball

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10 Questions with Hit105 music director Jack Ball

Ball recently featured on a list of the 15 most influential radio music minds in Australia.

By Music Network - Jul 2, 2018
Tips from industry stalwarts to young talent from the Nando’s Music Exchange

Tips from industry stalwarts to young talent from the Nando’s Music Exchange

The top takeaways from Jane Gazzo, Adam Jankie, Gregg Donovan and Marihuzka Cornelius at Nando's Music Exchange workshops on management, promotion, songwriting and production.

By Music Network - Jul 2, 2018
Tips from industry stalwarts to young talent from the Nando’s Music Exchange

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Tips from industry stalwarts to young talent from the Nando’s Music Exchange

The top takeaways from Jane Gazzo, Adam Jankie, Gregg Donovan and Marihuzka Cornelius at Nando's Music Exchange workshops on management, promotion, songwriting and production.

By Music Network - Jul 2, 2018
Former Amrap team launch new live music facilitator ontoitmedia [EXCLUSIVE]

Former Amrap team launch new live music facilitator ontoitmedia [EXCLUSIVE]

Out of the ashes, something new. The year in the music biz got off to a stunning start when Amrap split from its management parent, the CBAA, due to what Amrap staff described as a raft of conduct,…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 28, 2018
Former Amrap team launch new live music facilitator ontoitmedia [EXCLUSIVE]

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Former Amrap team launch new live music facilitator ontoitmedia [EXCLUSIVE]

Out of the ashes, something new. The year in the music biz got off to a stunning start when Amrap split from its management parent, the CBAA, due to what Amrap staff described as a raft of conduct,…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 28, 2018
It's time to admit that Bluetooth is a failure

It's time to admit that Bluetooth is a failure

I only have empirical evidence to back this up, but Bluetooth is a heap of fucking shite. The technology has never worked successfully - whether or not it pairs with a device seems based on the…

By Nathan Jolly - Jun 28, 2018
It's time to admit that Bluetooth is a failure

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It's time to admit that Bluetooth is a failure

I only have empirical evidence to back this up, but Bluetooth is a heap of fucking shite. The technology has never worked successfully - whether or not it pairs with a device seems based on the…

By Nathan Jolly - Jun 28, 2018
5 Questions With Kylie Co-Writer Lindsay Rimes: ‘You really have to move here to get things rolling’

5 Questions With Kylie Co-Writer Lindsay Rimes: ‘You really have to move here to get things rolling’

Talk to anyone connected with Nashville, and the name Lindsay Rimes is never far from their lips. The Australian-bred songwriter and producer is fast becoming the go-to guy for shaping a hit. Rimes…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 25, 2018
5 Questions With Kylie Co-Writer Lindsay Rimes: ‘You really have to move here to get things rolling’

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5 Questions With Kylie Co-Writer Lindsay Rimes: ‘You really have to move here to get things rolling’

Talk to anyone connected with Nashville, and the name Lindsay Rimes is never far from their lips. The Australian-bred songwriter and producer is fast becoming the go-to guy for shaping a hit. Rimes…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 25, 2018
Head Of YouTube Music Lyor Cohen talks the future of the music biz

Head Of YouTube Music Lyor Cohen talks the future of the music biz

“I believe that the present and future of the music business is direct to consumer.”

By Unknown Author - Jun 22, 2018
Head Of YouTube Music Lyor Cohen talks the future of the music biz

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Head Of YouTube Music Lyor Cohen talks the future of the music biz

“I believe that the present and future of the music business is direct to consumer.”

By Unknown Author - Jun 22, 2018
More than a trending cause - ARIA rallies behind Australia’s homeless

More than a trending cause - ARIA rallies behind Australia’s homeless

“It's important for all the industry to take a stand and to help raise awareness, doing our small part."

By Unknown Author - Jun 21, 2018
More than a trending cause - ARIA rallies behind Australia’s homeless

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More than a trending cause - ARIA rallies behind Australia’s homeless

“It's important for all the industry to take a stand and to help raise awareness, doing our small part."

By Unknown Author - Jun 21, 2018
Queensrÿche's Geoff Tate praises Lars Ulrich for standing up to Napster

Queensrÿche's Geoff Tate praises Lars Ulrich for standing up to Napster

It might be almost two decades since Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich led the campaign against digital piracy, but it appears the effects of the infamous Napster lawsuit are still on the minds of many…

By Tyler Jenke - Jun 20, 2018
Queensrÿche's Geoff Tate praises Lars Ulrich for standing up to Napster

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Queensrÿche's Geoff Tate praises Lars Ulrich for standing up to Napster

It might be almost two decades since Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich led the campaign against digital piracy, but it appears the effects of the infamous Napster lawsuit are still on the minds of many…

By Tyler Jenke - Jun 20, 2018
Gong Heavy, Gong Strong: What local bands mean to Yours & Owls Festival

Gong Heavy, Gong Strong: What local bands mean to Yours & Owls Festival

Having sold out the 2018 edition of the festival within a day of it going on sale, it's worth noting the impressive collection of homegrown talent playing across the weekend. David James Young spoke…

By Phoebe Loomes - Jun 20, 2018
Gong Heavy, Gong Strong: What local bands mean to Yours & Owls Festival

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Gong Heavy, Gong Strong: What local bands mean to Yours & Owls Festival

Having sold out the 2018 edition of the festival within a day of it going on sale, it's worth noting the impressive collection of homegrown talent playing across the weekend. David James Young spoke…

By Phoebe Loomes - Jun 20, 2018
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